Laying wiring on the ceiling
Today, the installation of a stretch ceiling is considered common. Wiring is laid under the structure, which ensures the supply of electricity to the devices. Communications are conveniently hidden from view of others. Moreover, ceiling lighting requires an uninterrupted supply of energy.
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Laying wiring along the ceiling in an apartment
To ensure the operation of the lamps, a constant power source is needed. A pre-drawn plan is a guarantee of high-quality work.
Uncertainty and lack of topical knowledge should be a reason to turn to professionals.
Safety precautions
Laying electricity requires concentration. Choose a durable stepladder and place the cable in special corrugated packaging. This way, if a short circuit occurs, a fire will not occur. Protective boxes will help avoid such situations.
The wire cross-section corresponds to the load parameters, otherwise it will overheat.
You cannot connect all existing devices to one protective source. If repairs are necessary, you will have to look at all points. Disconnected power does not guarantee protection against electric shock.
Wiring diagram
There are two options for routing cables on the ceiling. Each of them is specific and has the following advantages:
- Hidden method. Placed inside the ceiling or protective packaging. Here you cannot do without special metal boxes. A complex process is laying cables in a concrete slab during the construction of a building.
- Outer way. Involves mounting from the outside of the ceiling. Sometimes the wiring is attached to the wall or in baseboards. For safety, use sleeves made of polypropylene or thin metal.
Where should distribution boxes be located?
Before installing the wiring, draw a drawing. It is important to provide for all electricity consumers. One box is attached to each and a location is determined. Work begins with the installation of distributors. Cables in corrugated packaging are already laid from them.
The channels are laid parallel to each other without crossing! The distribution box must be installed at the junction of several lines.
Installation of electrical wiring under a suspended ceiling
Laying cables under this type of coating is not difficult, if you take into account fire safety requirements. They are hidden under the canvas and are not visible after installing the suspended structure.
Preparatory stage
For ease of maintenance, work should be performed in several steps:
- the presence of a ready-made wiring diagram from the panel across the entire ceiling;
- install distributors in accessible places;
- make holes for clamps or clips;
- According to the drawing, secure the boxes and cables, previously placed in protective packaging.
After visual inspection, the wires are connected and connected to the network. It is important to immediately check for short circuits.
Material selection
For safety reasons, you need to pay attention to the features of the coating. On a wooden ceiling, the wiring is laid in a sleeve, which is not subject to combustion. If it is not insulated, it is placed in a metal pipe. In such cases, they are joined by welding or threading.
For concrete ceilings, there is a special cable that is immediately attached to clamps. The distributor device is problematic. It will be inaccessible under the tension covering. But if the cores are welded, the boxes can be hidden.
Wiring methods
Cables under a suspended ceiling are laid exactly as on a regular ceiling. The work will be facilitated by a drawing with points for the distributors and laying wires from them.
Common mistakes
The biggest mistake is considered to be the attempt of an unprepared person to do the work with his own hands. It is better to entrust this to qualified electricians. Saving on a master or protective packaging during installation leads to negative consequences. The cable is selected based on quality; approval documents are required. If a short circuit and fire occur, repairs will cost much more.
It is possible to install wiring on the ceiling yourself if follow safety precautions, present the stages and specifics of the work. Otherwise, there is a direct route to special companies that do electrical installation.
